You may not be aware that Krakow, Poland is extremely significant in our history, but not necessarily in a good way.
The Auschwitz camps are located about an hour's drive from the city and if we cast our minds back to WWII from the 1940's, it represents one of the most reprehensible times in the last century.
This is one time you will need to book an organized tour, as doing it yourself will not provide you with the full story of what happened in those dark days.
It is a long day, especially if you combine that visit with a trip to the Salt Mines. My trip was over a period of 11 hours, however it was well worth getting the educational tour, which in a way makes you appreciate how lucky we are these days in comparison, even when you throw in the Covid factor.
Apart from the horrors of Auschwitz, the shining star of the day was being 400ft down in the Salt Mines inside St. Minga's Chapel. 
Pay a visit to Schindler's Factory, walk around the Jewish section of town, and hang out in the vibrant Main Square.
Let your emotions run wild for a few days.

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